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The Griffin: volume 55, issue 10 - Dec. 7, 1984

The Griffin: volume 55, issue 10 - Dec. 7, 1984

VOLUME LV, NUMBER 10 Serving The College And Community Friday, December 7, 1984 by Colleen O'Neill Mrs. Bieron said Canisius exceeded its $20,000 goal by raising funds through faculty pledges, student fund raising and student organization contributions. While the total United Way fund drive earned $20,013.42, Mrs. Bieron said it took "a last ditch effort to reach our goal." Mrs. Bieron also said the efforts of students in the past have been "spectacular," especially in 1982 when total student contributions reached $2097.84. In 1982 Canisius was awarded the Jacobs Trophy for outstanding student contributions. Candidates for this award are judged on the total student contributions that are raised, in proportion to number of students in the school. pledged $450.00 for the fashion show, and the Accounting Society, which pledged $300.00. Many other student organizations such as the^sychjClub, the R.O.T.C. cadets, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Women in Communications, The Azuwur.S4e#, the Computer Club, the French Club and the Historical Society made contributions of between $25.00 and $55.00. Bieron said she hopes to be involved. The planning for next year's campaign will most likely begin in August. staff who she feels "are excellent in their zeal for the United Way." While plans have not yet been made for the '85 campaign, Mrs. Louise Bieron, co-chairperson of the campus United Way campaign, said there was "much more involvement from campus student organizations this year than last year." chairperson of the Canisius-campaign since 1979, and was assisted by faculty co-chairpnan Dr. John Demerly of the Education department this year. She said she has "attempted in the past to have an official student co-chairman," although there was not one for this campaign. She did praise the efforts of one student, LuAnn Austin, who was responsible for the organization of the C.P.Br United Way Fashion Show. Mrs. Bieron said this year's student involvement has been "marvelous." She said there has been "much more involvement from campus student organizations this year than last year," and that this involvement had a great impact on the ability of Canisius to reach its $20,000 goal. According to Mrs. Bieron, the total contributions from student organizations this year is $1951.37. Large percentages of this amount came from the Student Finance Committee, which contributed $625.00, the C.P.B., which Canisius reached its largest United Way goal ever in 1984 thanks to the combined efforts of many students, faculty, and cochairperson Louise secretary in ;Lie Continuing Studies Office. Mrs. Bieron said being involved with the United Way campaign has "acquainted me with many students." She also said she was impressed with the Public Safety The United Way campaign had its 'Kick-off' on September 25, and ran through October 25, when the Victory Dinner was held. The pledges will not be fully collected until next September when the next campaign begins. The goal of $20,000 was a $6500 increase over 1983 because "the need was so much greater," Mrs. Bieron said. Mrs. Bieron has been co- . . . Perspective Former Polish Journalist Discusses Role of Catholic Church Kalabinski said that Churchsupported farming is one program in which the people can overcome the economic stranglehold that the government has on the people at this particular time. With food supplies so low, the people The distribution of food and other essentials needed to preserve life in Poland, was an important issue that Mr. Kalabinski discussed. I feel, that before any culture -or national identity can be cultivated — philisophical thought, a necessary ingredient to overcome political and cultural problems — that the physical well being of the people must be maintained. by David DeJohn During a talk that was held on Thursday night, Dec. 3 at Canisius, Jacek Kalabinski, former president of Warsaw's Polish Journalists Association and now a visiting fellow at Yale, quoted Polish priests and gave accurate accounts of the Polish government's positions concerning the Catholic Church, all of which were meant to detail the Church's in preserving the Polish Culture and its national identity. Being as unfamiliar as I am with Polish customs and their way of thinking due to the difficult accessability to the country, I have come to an understanding that if food shortage problems were alleviated, the people of Poland would be satisfied (at least) physically, therefore taking some of the "If we let the west and the church support private agriculture, we risk seeing enclaves of prosperity supported by Western technology and money, which would create a display window for a social system that is alien to us." In other words, if the people of Poland could support themselves agriculturally, local leaders designated by Poland's existing government would become insignificant, leaving the Church as the basifc economic unit. Unfortunately, the Church's economic proposals are unacceptable to Poland's government for obvious reasons that have been proven by the acquisition, of a government paper that said: have no choice but to accept the government's immediate demands in order that they (Poles) have food in their stomachs. Jim Gallagher, said, "At first, we felt a little funny asking people for food, but since it was for a good cause, it was well worth the effort." Matthew Smith, a recent Canisius graduate and the director of the Institute, explained the drive was to "actively gather food and distribute it to the needy in the Buffalo area." The focus of the week's activities shifted to the international problem of hunger with a panel discussion concerning the Ethiopian. drought. Speaking on the Ethiopian famine were Dr. Solomen Afiwork, by David DeJohn and Mark Hammer Raising the social conscience of the Canisius community towards the problems of world hunger was the theme of the recent inaugural Hunger Awareness Week at the college, sponsored by The Institute of Faith and Justice. Beginning the hunger awareness week was a food drive cosponsored by Campus Ministry and the Institute. Approximately 150 Canisius students stood outside various area supermarkets for about six hours on a Saturday and asked for contributions of food. One of the student volunteers, a native Ethiopian, Rev. Frederick J. Kelly, S.J., of the religious studies department, Dr. Darald C. Thomas of the political science department and Dr. William F. Zapisek, chairman of the biochemistry department. Dr. Afiwork said that Ethiopia's present situation is getting worse because of the increasing size of the desert, shrinking forests, and an inept goverment which has been riddled by civil strife. Rev. Kelly, who visited Nigeria the past summer, said that Ethiopia is most disadvantaged geograpically because it has the (cont'd on page 8) IFJ Holds Hunger Awareness Week but experienced such physical abuse as having needles driven up their fingernails and having their genitals burned. Because human rights violations are such a great threat in Poland at this time, I feel that Cardinal Glemp's ban was justified. Fortunately, however, I feel that those lives that fought so hard Icont'd on page 8) that came to the Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko.Government pressure in the aftemath of the murder of Popieluszko is what probably prompted Cardinal Jozef Glemp's ban on political serm'ons. Last Monday, UPI reported the death of an activist who was beaten and tortured on Oct. 19 and also of two priests who did not die heat off the Church in order that it could concentrate more on what the people had lost after martial law was declared in December 1981, namely, Solidarity and their freedom. The problem, or possible threat that stands in the way of spreading political discontent through the medium of political sermons is the result of the terrible misfortune Campus United Way Campaign Sets Record Syracuse Edges Griffs in OT, page 12 A Look at Rock Promoters, page 6 Tuition vs. TAP, Liberal's Doctrine, page 3 ■ ■■■ ■ ■:■■ ■■ THE GRIFFIN OVER A HALF CENTURY IN PRINT"

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VOLUME LV, NUMBER 10 Serving The College And Community Friday, December 7, 1984 by Colleen O'Neill Mrs. Bieron said Canisius exceeded its $20,000 goal by raising funds through faculty pledges, student fund raising and student organization contributions. While the total United Way fund drive earned $20,013.42, Mrs. Bieron said it took "a last ditch effort to reach our goal." Mrs. Bieron also said the efforts of students in the past have been "spectacular," especially in 1982 when total student contributions reached $2097.84. In 1982 Canisius was awarded the Jacobs Trophy for outstanding student contributions. Candidates for this award are judged on the total student contributions that are raised, in proportion to number of students in the school. pledged $450.00 for the fashion show, and the Accounting Society, which pledged $300.00. Many other student organizations such as the^sychjClub, the R.O.T.C. cadets, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Women in Communications, The Azuwur.S4e#, the Computer Club, the French Club and the Historical Society made contributions of between $25.00 and $55.00. Bieron said she hopes to be involved. The planning for next year's campaign will most likely begin in August. staff who she feels "are excellent in their zeal for the United Way." While plans have not yet been made for the '85 campaign, Mrs. Louise Bieron, co-chairperson of the campus United Way campaign, said there was "much more involvement from campus student organizations this year than last year." chairperson of the Canisius-campaign since 1979, and was assisted by faculty co-chairpnan Dr. John Demerly of the Education department this year. She said she has "attempted in the past to have an official student co-chairman," although there was not one for this campaign. She did praise the efforts of one student, LuAnn Austin, who was responsible for the organization of the C.P.Br United Way Fashion Show. Mrs. Bieron said this year's student involvement has been "marvelous." She said there has been "much more involvement from campus student organizations this year than last year," and that this involvement had a great impact on the ability of Canisius to reach its $20,000 goal. According to Mrs. Bieron, the total contributions from student organizations this year is $1951.37. Large percentages of this amount came from the Student Finance Committee, which contributed $625.00, the C.P.B., which Canisius reached its largest United Way goal ever in 1984 thanks to the combined efforts of many students, faculty, and cochairperson Louise secretary in ;Lie Continuing Studies Office. Mrs. Bieron said being involved with the United Way campaign has "acquainted me with many students." She also said she was impressed with the Public Safety The United Way campaign had its 'Kick-off' on September 25, and ran through October 25, when the Victory Dinner was held. The pledges will not be fully collected until next September when the next campaign begins. The goal of $20,000 was a $6500 increase over 1983 because "the need was so much greater," Mrs. Bieron said. Mrs. Bieron has been co- . . . Perspective Former Polish Journalist Discusses Role of Catholic Church Kalabinski said that Churchsupported farming is one program in which the people can overcome the economic stranglehold that the government has on the people at this particular time. With food supplies so low, the people The distribution of food and other essentials needed to preserve life in Poland, was an important issue that Mr. Kalabinski discussed. I feel, that before any culture -or national identity can be cultivated — philisophical thought, a necessary ingredient to overcome political and cultural problems — that the physical well being of the people must be maintained. by David DeJohn During a talk that was held on Thursday night, Dec. 3 at Canisius, Jacek Kalabinski, former president of Warsaw's Polish Journalists Association and now a visiting fellow at Yale, quoted Polish priests and gave accurate accounts of the Polish government's positions concerning the Catholic Church, all of which were meant to detail the Church's in preserving the Polish Culture and its national identity. Being as unfamiliar as I am with Polish customs and their way of thinking due to the difficult accessability to the country, I have come to an understanding that if food shortage problems were alleviated, the people of Poland would be satisfied (at least) physically, therefore taking some of the "If we let the west and the church support private agriculture, we risk seeing enclaves of prosperity supported by Western technology and money, which would create a display window for a social system that is alien to us." In other words, if the people of Poland could support themselves agriculturally, local leaders designated by Poland's existing government would become insignificant, leaving the Church as the basifc economic unit. Unfortunately, the Church's economic proposals are unacceptable to Poland's government for obvious reasons that have been proven by the acquisition, of a government paper that said: have no choice but to accept the government's immediate demands in order that they (Poles) have food in their stomachs. Jim Gallagher, said, "At first, we felt a little funny asking people for food, but since it was for a good cause, it was well worth the effort." Matthew Smith, a recent Canisius graduate and the director of the Institute, explained the drive was to "actively gather food and distribute it to the needy in the Buffalo area." The focus of the week's activities shifted to the international problem of hunger with a panel discussion concerning the Ethiopian. drought. Speaking on the Ethiopian famine were Dr. Solomen Afiwork, by David DeJohn and Mark Hammer Raising the social conscience of the Canisius community towards the problems of world hunger was the theme of the recent inaugural Hunger Awareness Week at the college, sponsored by The Institute of Faith and Justice. Beginning the hunger awareness week was a food drive cosponsored by Campus Ministry and the Institute. Approximately 150 Canisius students stood outside various area supermarkets for about six hours on a Saturday and asked for contributions of food. One of the student volunteers, a native Ethiopian, Rev. Frederick J. Kelly, S.J., of the religious studies department, Dr. Darald C. Thomas of the political science department and Dr. William F. Zapisek, chairman of the biochemistry department. Dr. Afiwork said that Ethiopia's present situation is getting worse because of the increasing size of the desert, shrinking forests, and an inept goverment which has been riddled by civil strife. Rev. Kelly, who visited Nigeria the past summer, said that Ethiopia is most disadvantaged geograpically because it has the (cont'd on page 8) IFJ Holds Hunger Awareness Week but experienced such physical abuse as having needles driven up their fingernails and having their genitals burned. Because human rights violations are such a great threat in Poland at this time, I feel that Cardinal Glemp's ban was justified. Fortunately, however, I feel that those lives that fought so hard Icont'd on page 8) that came to the Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko.Government pressure in the aftemath of the murder of Popieluszko is what probably prompted Cardinal Jozef Glemp's ban on political serm'ons. Last Monday, UPI reported the death of an activist who was beaten and tortured on Oct. 19 and also of two priests who did not die heat off the Church in order that it could concentrate more on what the people had lost after martial law was declared in December 1981, namely, Solidarity and their freedom. The problem, or possible threat that stands in the way of spreading political discontent through the medium of political sermons is the result of the terrible misfortune Campus United Way Campaign Sets Record Syracuse Edges Griffs in OT, page 12 A Look at Rock Promoters, page 6 Tuition vs. TAP, Liberal's Doctrine, page 3 ■ ■■■ ■ ■:■■ ■■ THE GRIFFIN OVER A HALF CENTURY IN PRINT"